The Beavers quickly regained the lead as Jacquizz Rodgers ran seven yards for a touchdown with 12:33 left to give OSU a 21-20 lead. The Beavers, however, went for two again, and Lyle Moevao threw an incomplete pass, the third conversion OSU has missed (two two-pointers and a kick).

The score was set up by OSU's defense, which is really asserting itself in this quarter. Slade Norris tackled Utah quarterback Brian Johnson and caused a fumble, which was recovered by Pernell Booth, giving the Beavers the ball at the Utes' 34-yard line. From there, Moevao threw a 18-yard pass to Sammie Stroughter to help set up the TD.

The Beavers had a chance to extend the lead, but Paul Kruger made a huge sack on Moevao, and Kahut missed a 43-yard field goal attempt with 56.8 seconds left.

James Rodgers has a career-high 82 yards receiving, and has tied his career high with five receptions.